Obituary: Roy E Sterner, 93

Roy E Sterner, 93, of Weeping Water died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 at Good Samaritan Center, Syracuse. Roy was born in Elmwood May 15, 1919, to the late Jake and Verna (Marrs) Sterner.

Roy E Sterner, 93, of Weeping Water died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 at Good Samaritan Center, Syracuse. Roy was born in Elmwood May 15, 1919, to the late Jake and Verna (Marrs) Sterner.

Roy was the manager of the American Legion Club in Weeping Water for five years and president of the Eagles Club in Nebraska City.

He is survived by daughters Linda (Leon) Taylor of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Patti Joanis of Marseilles, Ill.; son Lyle (Joan) Sterner, Nebraska City; sister-in-law Joyce (Bobby) Thomson of Lincoln; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

He was preceded by wife Kathryn “Kate” Sterner, three sisters and one brother.Visitation is Sunday 1-6 p.m. with family greeting friends 3-5 p.m. at Hammons Funeral Chapel, Weeping Water.

Funeral service will be held at Hammons Funeral Chapel at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, with Pastor Larry Hammons officiating.

Pallbearers are Lyle Sterner, Tyler Wright, Leon Taylor and Bobby Thomson. Internment will follow at the Elmwood cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation or donor’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.hammonsfs.com.

Hammons Family Funeral Services, Weeping Water, is in charge of arrangements.